[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 138 (Tuesday, August 3, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S5711]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO KARI JOHNSON

 Mr. RUBIO. Madam President, I am pleased to recognize Kari 
Johnson, the Sarasota County Teacher of the Year from Fruitville 
Elementary School in Sarasota, FL.
  Helping guide her students as they grow, Kari strives to have an 
impact on the lives of her students. She works with her school's 
positive behavioral support committee to instill kindness and 
compassion and provides weekly videos to families to reinforce class 
lessons.
  Kari mentors novice educators by sharing strategies for classroom 
management and student engagement. As a leader of the school's 
professional learning community, she focuses on encouraging students to 
also learn outside of the classroom.
  A kindergarten teacher at Fruitville Elementary School for the past 
15 years, Kari received her master's degree in elementary reading and 
literacy from Walden University.
  I offer my gratitude to Kari for her dedication to educating 
students. I look forward to hearing of her continued success in the 
years to come.

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